💙 Make a Real Difference in Lewisham – Become a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Primary Schools! 💙
Position: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Mainstream Primary Schools in Lewisham
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Start Date: ASAP or when you're ready
Do you have a passion for helping young children thrive emotionally and socially? Are you patient, caring, and ready to support pupils who need a little extra help navigating the school day? Then Protocol Education wants to hear from YOU!
We’re partnering with a number of fantastic mainstream primary schools across Lewisham who are looking for SEMH Teaching Assistants to provide nurturing, targeted support to pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Your Role as a SEMH TA in Primary:
💬 Build positive, trusting relationships with children who may struggle with confidence, behaviour, or anxiety
🎯 Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups to build resilience, self-esteem and emotional understanding
🛠️ Implement behaviour and wellbeing strategies to support learning and reduce disruption
🤝 Collaborate with class teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to meet each child’s unique needs
🧠 Foster a safe, calm, and supportive environment where every child can succeed
We’re Looking For:
✅ Experience working with children with SEMH needs, ideally in a primary setting
✅ A nurturing, consistent, and proactive approach
✅ Great communication and teamwork skills
✅ A strong desire to make a real difference in young lives
✅ A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
Why Work with Protocol Education in Lewisham?
✨ Choice and flexibility – work when and where suits YOU
✨ Access to high-quality training and CPD
✨ Friendly local consultants who know Lewisham schools inside out
✨ A variety of short-term and long-term roles to suit you
✨ The chance to help children grow emotionally and academically
This is more than a job — it’s a chance to be a role model, a listener, a guide, and a champion for children who need you most.
📧 lauren.horton@protocol-education.com
📞 0208 971 1296
🌐 www.protocol-education.com
Apply today and start changing lives in Lewisham’s wonderful primary schools! 🌈